Saona Island, Protected island in La Altagracia Province, Dominican Republic
Saona Island spans 110 square kilometers with northern coral reefs and southern open beaches along the Caribbean coastline.
Christopher Columbus landed on this island during his second voyage in 1494 and appointed Michele da Cuneo as the first governor.
The small fishing village of Mano Juan, established in 1944, maintains traditional Dominican coastal life with colorful wooden houses.
Visitors access the island through boat services departing from Bayahibe port, with trips lasting approximately 1.5 hours from Punta Cana.
The island contains 539 registered species of native plants within Cotubanamá National Park, including numerous varieties of mangroves and palms.
Location: La Altagracia Province
Elevation above the sea: 5 m
Part of: Greater Antilles
GPS coordinates: 18.15556,-68.69944
Latest update: March 9, 2025 10:09
The Dominican Republic offers diverse photography subjects: white sand beaches, colonial buildings, rainforest waterfalls, and national parks. From Santo Domingo Cathedral to Punta Cana beaches, photographers find subjects for landscape, architecture, and nature images.
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Basílica Catedral Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia
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Basílica Catedral Metropolitana Santa María de la Encarnación
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Altos de Chavón
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Fortaleza Ozama
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Dominican National Pantheon
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Macao playa turística
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Parque Nacional Submarino La Caleta
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8.3 km
Mona and Monito Islands Nature Reserve
86 km
Jardín Botanico
102.9 km
Parque Nacional Del Este
2.1 km
Molinos Park
120.1 km
Playa Catalina
40.7 km
Mona Island Light
90.6 km
Playa Guanábano
9.9 km
Casa de Tostado
130.1 km
Playa Bavaro
67.8 km
Terminal Don Diego
129.9 km
Capilla de Nuestra Señora de los Remedios
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Bayahibe Beach
28.5 km
Hoyo Azul
45.2 km
Arena Gorda Beach
67.6 kmReviews
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